Vintage Chinese Art Deco Round Rug Mat — 1930s | 2' x 2'1"

Picture a quiet garden, mapped out in wool. This vintage Chinese rug mat shows a pictorial landscape of small huts, winding rivers and streams, still ponds, and trees. A tall tower rises in the background, giving the scene its sense of distance.

The palette is soft and sunlit. Beige and sky blue open up the scene, while dusty rose and dusty blush bring warmth. Coffee brown and copper add depth and definition.

At 2' × 2'1", this round mat is made for small moments. Use it as a seat pad on a favorite chair or bench, layer it over a larger rug, or hang it on the wall like a small tapestry.

Chinese rug weaving reaches back centuries, with its own vocabulary of symbols, colors, and landscape imagery. In the 1920s and 1930s, Chinese workshops developed what collectors now call the Art Deco style, pairing bold, graphic composition with traditional motifs.

Pictorial garden scenes with huts, water, trees, and towers draw on the long tradition of Chinese landscape painting. Woven in a small round format, this one feels like a view through a window.

Today, Art Deco Chinese rugs are loved by collectors and designers for their charm, craftsmanship, and period character. Learn more in our guide to rug styles for collectors.

Dongping is a Chinese name. It combines 东 (dōng), meaning "east," with 平 (píng), meaning "level, even, peaceful." It can also be written with 萍 (píng), meaning "to wander, to travel around." Other character combinations can form this name as well.

Both readings suit this rug. The mostly even pile and calm garden scene bring peace, and the winding streams invite your eye to wander from hut to pond to tower.

Dongping is a small rug with a big sense of place, peaceful and easy to get lost in.

• Primary material: Wool
• Construction: Hand-knotted
• Dye method: Traditional dyes
• Edges: Original side cord selvages, intact or restored
• Fringe: Original plain weave fringe with a sewn-on machine fringe addition
• Foundation: Traditional woven foundation

The pile height is mostly even across the surface.

Most of the original side cord selvages remain intact or have been restored. The sides and ends are fully secured.

The original plain weave fringe is fully intact and shows signs of old knotting. A machine-made fringe has been sewn on as a reversible addition. It can be removed without affecting the rug.

For the most accurate color, please refer to the first image, which was taken in natural light.

The rug has been recently professionally cleaned and is ready for immediate in-home use.

Vacuum gently using suction only. Avoid beater bars and rotating brushes.

Use a quality rug pad to keep the mat in place and protect it underfoot or on a seat.

Rotate periodically to encourage even wear. For deep cleaning, consult a professional rug specialist experienced with vintage Chinese rugs.

What is a Chinese Art Deco rug?
It is a hand-knotted rug woven in China in the 1920s and 1930s that blends Art Deco design with traditional Chinese imagery, such as landscapes, florals, and symbols.

Is the fringe original?
The original plain weave fringe is intact. A machine fringe has been sewn on as a reversible addition and can be removed if you prefer the original look.

Is it ready for use?
Yes. It has been professionally cleaned and is ready for placement.